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You can't install a previous version of MacOS over a recent version of the operating system without first creating a bootable installer.įollow the steps to create a bootable installer, in How to create a bootable installer for macOS. Once it’s downloaded, don't click open as you don't want to install it yet. You will also see a warning that you are downloading an older version of the operating system, you can ignore this.ģ.
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The Software Update window from System Preferences will open showing the latest version of Mojave.Grab the Installer for MacOS Mojave from the Mac App Store and click the "Get" button.If you don't have a prior Time Machine backup follow these steps: (Doing a Time Machine backup in MacOSĬatalina won't be useful as it will back up Catalina as well as your data) This step will require you to erase your drive. In the list, it will show which version of MacOS the back up was made in.Īfter the restore is complete, you can recover the files you created or changed from your separate backup. The next window will show all of your backups, pick the one you made prior to updating to MacOS Catalina.Select your restore source - this should be your backup drive.The next window will say Restore from Time Machine, click continue again.When the MacOS Utilities window appears on your screen, choose 'Restore From Time Machine Backup' and click continue.Hold down Command + R until the Apple logo appears.Plug in your Time Machine disk to your Mac.Let's start with the easiest method first, restoring from a Time Machine backup prior to upgrading to MacOS Catalina.
Downloading the MacOS Mojave installer from the App Store and erasing your drive and installing the previous version of MacOS from scratch.Using a Time Machine back up prior to upgrading to MacOS Catalina.(Doing a Time Machine backup in MacOSCatalina won't be useful as it will back up Catalina as well as your data) If you made any changes to files since upgrading, make sure to copy those files to a back up drive manually rather than using Time Machine. The reason to have a back up is during the downgrade process, you might have to completely erase your hard drive. Up prior to MacOS Catalina that will make the process easier.
If you wish to revert back to MacOS Mojave you will need to make sure you have a backup first. Regarding downgrading to MacOS Mojave which will allow you to run 32 bit applications, see instructions below: Interesting as the uninstaller for Java should work but not sure why it isn't working in your case.